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As if it’s hard enough to run a marathon, charity participants in this year’s Los Angeles Marathon have one more race to complete. Edward Norton’s new charity Web site, Crowdwise, is trying to help the race reach a goal of doubling last year’s contribution total of $2 million.

The race is March 20. Proceeds raised thus far: $1.6 million.

Mr. Norton co-founded the Web site this year to allow individuals and organizations the ability to “create their own fundraising pages and utilize social networking to help reach their goals.”

In a press release Norton wrote that “Crowdrise is all about giving people the right tools to raise money for their favorite cause in a new, fun and compelling way.”

It’s not too late to sign up to run and donate.

The Los Angeles Marathon is in its 26th year. It was inspired by the success of the 1984 Olympic Games that were held in Los Angeles.The race takes part on a new “Stadium to Sea” course that begins at Dodger Stadium and ends at the Santa Monica Pier.